Oriximiná
| Oriximiná | |||
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 Location of Oriximiná | |||
| Coordinates: 01°45′57″S 55°51′57″W / 1.76583°S 55.86583°WCoordinates: 01°45′57″S 55°51′57″W / 1.76583°S 55.86583°W | |||
| Country | Brazil | ||
| Region | Norte | ||
| State | Pará | ||
| Founded | June 13, 1877 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Luiz Gonzaga Viana Filho (PV) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 107,602.992 km2 (41,545.747 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 57,765 | ||
| • Density | 0.5/km2 (1/sq mi) | ||
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| HDI (2000) | 0.717 – medium[2] | ||
| Website | www.oriximina.pa.gov.br | ||
Oriximiná is the westernmost and second largest (by territorial area) city in the Brazilian state of Pará. It is also the fourth largest in the country. The city lies on the Trombetas river, 40 km northwest of Óbidos. The city is crossed by the Equator.
Oriximiná is served by Oriximiná Airport located 8 km from downtown Oriximiná. Porto Trombetas Airport located in the district of Porto Trombetas 70 km away serves the population residing and working for the Mineração Rio do Norte S/A.
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